No-Cost Training for Friends and Family

Skills to help someone struggling with substance use and suicide concerns

Name: SafeSide Prevention
Price range: $

Worried about someone facing substance use and suicide challenges? You're not alone. This self-paced online course offers practical support strategies you can start using today.

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Are you worried about someone struggling with substance use and thoughts of suicide?

It can be overwhelming, especially if you're in a rural area with limited services. You’re not alone, and there’s hope. This short, online course offers simple strategies and resources to help you support someone and care for yourself immediately.

The launch of the course was marked by the release of a Never the Same podcast episode featuring Jack Stem and Kimberly Hribar, a father-daughter duo who shared their personal journey through addiction and recovery. The episode emphasized the importance of open communication, setting boundaries, and practising self-care when supporting loved ones.

What You'll Learn

This no-cost course shows you how to:

Spot warning signs
Start important but hard conversations
Use a simple 3-step approach: Initiate, Ask, Respond
Set boundaries and care for yourself

Created in partnership with UR Medicine Recovery Center for Excellence with funding form the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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Complete this 20-30 minute, no-cost course anytime, developed by clinical experts and informed by lived experience in suicide and substance use.

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"I finished going through [the eLearning] today and I really like it. I think it is going to be such a great resource for people who are supporting loved ones. Ending with taking care of ourselves as we help was excellent, it is too easy to lose sight of our own wellness. It is very approachable and has easy-to-follow strategies!"

Clinical Supervisor

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the eLearning course take to complete?

You can spend just a few minutes to find and learn what matters most to you or spend an hour digging deep on every topic and getting comfortable with the skills.

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Need Support Right Now?

If there is an emergency, someone is in immediate danger, or needs help, call emergency services at 911.

Other support avenues in the United States:

This HRSA RCORP RCOE program is supported by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) as part of an award of $3.33M in the current year with 0% financed with non-governmental sources.

The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS or the US Government.